Scotland: A Concise History, Second Revised Edition by Fitzroy Maclean
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Book Reviews of Scotland: A Concise History, Second Revised Edition
Book Review: Just terrific!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This book has it all-- organized and effective writing, a genealogy of Scottish kings in the front of the book (instead of hidden at the back as it is in many books), a detailed reference map of Scotland, and wonderful and unusual illustrations, many of them what I call "primary". These illustrations show Scotland's historic figures, its bloody battles, and the politics and religion. We also see examples of Scotland's creative and intellectual efforts throughout the centuries.Some of the topics covered are the advent of Christianity, the Norsemen and the Normans, the alliance with France, William Wallace (wasn't he played by Mel Gibson?), the Renaissance, Mary Queen of Scots, the Campbell Clan, Cromwell, the Restoration, William and Mary, the Industrial Revolution, the arts in Scotland, and many more topics of great interest.
The author has laid out the complex and sometimes convoluted history of Scotland in a most readable fashion. I cannot emphasize how much the 200+ illustrations add to this book and to one's understanding.
Book Review: Scotland: A Concise History
Summary: 5 Stars
I purchased this book for my 18 year old granddaughter. She has just taken an interest in her Scottish heritage. I found it to be an excellent choice, easy to read with alot of really good pictures. I will see how well she likes it after Christmas.Book Review: Good Service and great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
I was happy to see my book arrive before the expected delivery date. :) We look forward to using it when we tour Scotland in July. Thanks!Book Review: Still get lost in the details
Summary: 4 Stars
Scottish history is confusing. So many cross currents, and then there's the frequent overlapping of Scottish and English royalty, plus the French connection. The book has lots of detail and interesting illustrations, but it would be nice if he would step back at times and talk more about the larger context, the big issues, and fit events and people into them more clearly. There are pro-royal and anti-royal factions, but it isn't always made clear whether it is Scottish or English royalty that is being discussed. I'm going to Scotland soon, so maybe seeing the places will help clear up the confusion.Book Review: Scotland history done easy
Summary: 4 Stars
This book is a very friendly way to get into the history of Scotland without having to scour through an unwieldy tome. Having just visited Scotland for the first time, this blossomed the bit of history one inevitably picks up on a trip, made sites I had visited more vivid. The written word is accompanied by very well picked photos of sites and artifacts. A great way to learn more about Scottish history than what we remember from school about Mary Queen of Scots and what we learned from the movie Braveheart.